Rabbi Jacob Berman Community Center

מרכז קהילתי ע"ש הרב יעקב ברמן

Parashat Yitro 5777 פרשת יתרו תשע'ז

Candle Lighting: Friday, February 17 17:07

Havdala: Saturday, February 18 18:06

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Kiddush on Shabbat is sponsored by the shul

Hashkama minyan qiddush is sponsored by Sharyn and Adam Strauss

Bereavement and Memorial:

• We regret to announce the passing of Iva Goldman z"l, the brother of our member Hershell Goldman.The funeral took place on Tuesday, February 14, in Arad. Hershell will be sitting shiva at his home in Rehovot, through Monday morning, February 20. The address is 29/2 Gorodesky, first floor (with elevator), and the number is 08-945-6264. Davening times are Shacharit: 6:15, Mincha: 17:20, Ma'ariv: 17:50. Mincha Friday, Feb. 17: 13:00; Maariv Motzaei Shabbat: 18:00. המקום ינחם אותו בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים
• We regret to announce the passing of Mrs. Molly Naider, z"l, the mother of our member Dr. Fred Naider. The funeral took place on Sunday, February 12th in Queens, NY. Fred will be sitting shiva through Friday afternoon, 17.2, at his home, 419 Buchanan Avenue, Staten Island. He can be reached at 718-698-5244 or at 347-735-2356. Please remember the 7-hour time difference. המקם ינחם אותו בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים
• A memorial evening for Mrs. Gloria Mound ז"ל will be held March 2nd at The New Synagogue of Netanya, 7 Macdonald Street at 7pm. Aliyah LaKever and Hakamat HaMatzeva Friday, March 3rd at 10:30 AM. Ruth & Wally Rechtschaffen and David Mound.

SHUL ACTIVITIES, EVENTS AND REMINDERS​ ​

• Attention Parents of First Graders: We are organizing a kiddush on Shabbat Parashat Tetzaveh (March 11th) in honor of our children receiving their first Siddur. The children will also be invited to lead the shul in a rousing rendition of Adon Olam. For more information and to participate, please contact Eliot Dobin.
• הורים לילדי כיתה א': אנחנו מארגנים קידוש בשבת פרשת תצווה, לכבוד קבלת הסידור הראשון של הילדים. הילדים יוזמנו גם לביצוע מלהיב של "אדון עולם". לפרטים נוספים ולהצטרפות, פנו אל אליוט דובין.
• Megilla Readers wanted. Readers are still wanted for the second reading of Megillat Esther on Purim night, as well as for the reading at Havayyot. Young volunteers are especially encouraged. Please contact Moshe Appel if interested.
• עדיין מחפשים בעלי קריאה לקריאה השניה בליל פורים פה בביה'כ, וגם לקריאה במתנס חוויות. במיוחד, נעודד בני נוער שמעונינים לקרוא. נא ליצור קשר עם משה אפל.
• Torah readers needed for parshiot in Sefer Vayikra and Sefer Bamidbar for the main minyan. To volunteer, please contact Rami Shaanani.
• מי שמעוניין לקרוא בתורה בספרים ויקרא ובמדבר מתבקש לפנות לרמי שאנני.
• Volunteers needed to give Divrei Torah for parshiot in Sefer Vayikra. Reserve now, while a wide choice of parshiot still remains. Please contact Mechael Kanovsky.
• מי שמעוניין לתת דבר תורה על פרשה בספר ויקרא מתבקש לפנות למיכאל קנובסקי. שריינו מקומות כבר עכשיו, כל עוד נשאר מבחר רחב של פרשיות.

HOSPITALITY and CHESED

Chesed notes (More details in website under community):

• Email us if you need confidential help finding employment; if you can help others find jobs, register here. Details here.
• Policy regarding misheberachs for individuals who are ill, appears here. To submit names, write gabbai@bermanshul.org.
• Names and contact information for families who are new to the community (including pictures and short biographies) here.
• If you need or can offer Shabbat or other hospitality, please write hospitality@bermanshul.org.

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